McIntosh SS Amps - Old vs New - Sonics


I have two older Mac amps: MC2205 & MC2200 - both 200wpc. Both run very well.

How might they compare sonically with the new Mac amps, like the MC252, 352, 402?

I have a C46 preamp on order, and wonder if upgrading my amplifier to the new series will give me a noticable improvement in sound. My source is primarily an MCD205 CD player.

Thanks, Pete
emblemex

Showing 1 response by aball

The 2200 and 2205 are at least 25 years old now. Their caps probably need to be replaced and device technology has moved forward since those days. Just due to these two points, the newer Mcs will sound better (i.e. more transparent). I used to have a 2125 and it didn't sound nearly as good as my 7200. I am not yet convinced that autoformers are the end all but the 402 sounds absolutely incredible.

Arthur